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11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Ithaca officials announce re-opening of sidewalks on Seneca St.

Entrance to a parking garage with yellow barriers and a horizontal height bar, concrete building facade above, and a mural on the wall.

Sidewalks near the garage on Seneca St. have been closed since April.

1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca band to perform in Newfield

Lloyd's Boys will play music at Mill Park.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

2 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Public meeting scheduled in Hector for NexGen 911 address changes

Schuyler County EMS/Fire badge with blue cross, center tools (axe, trumpet) and gray banners reading 'Schuyler' and 'County'

The Hector Fire Department will host Schuyler County Emergency Services on August 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

2 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland Memorial Foundation Golf Classic raises over $67k for GCMC

On August 10, golfers raised over $67,000 in support of equipment and services at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

6 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Webb delivers $50k for CCE Broome County’s Cutler Botanic Garden

On August 11, CCE of Broome County received a $50,000 grant to address long-standing needs at Cutler Botanic Garden in Binghamton.

7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

Sports

7 hours ago in Sports

No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.

7 hours ago in Sports

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.

7 hours ago in Sports

Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027

The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies stay hot against Altoona

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

In the month of August, Binghamton is 15-2.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Syracuse Mets win third straight game

Syracuse topped Worcester on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports

LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event

LIV Golf is ending its season one week earlier than planned, announcing Monday it will not hold the team championship in Michigan next week and instead crown the team champion this week 20 miles north of Indianapolis.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati

Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies prepare for homestand against Altoona

Binghamton will host several baseball games this week.

National

1 day ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

2 days ago in National

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

2 days ago in National

Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.

7 days ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

1 week ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

1 week ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

2 weeks ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.